Which unknown Support Act did you see who later went on to become famous

[pearl]

Saw the slits supporting the clash on hastings Pier 1977

Viv Albertine - Her autobiography is highly recommended.

i'm reading that atm

 

[mickybha]

David Bowie supporting The Groundhogs at the Brighton Dome

 

[Barry Izbak]

James

supporting The Smiths at the Dome

 

[Megazone]

I saw the Spice girls supporting Cast at the Concorde.

You could see they had the wow factor even when they were just a support act singing in dingy venues.

 

[Wardy's twin]

Passenger supporting Ed Sheeran - only saw half but impressed and saw him at the concorde a few months later.

 

[BN9 BHA]

At the university (poly?), I guess it was either Grand Parade or Lewes Road, back in 1982 or 83? I'm not local so was bundled in the back of mate Charlie's mini, can't be sure if it was Theatre of Hate supporting. To be fair, it wasn't exactly the finest gig of all time, but as a 16/17 year old it was an event, I still play their album regularly, and The Cults 'Sonic Temple' is a masterpiece from their later years.

I saw Theatre of Hate at Grand Parade Art College, think it was called The Basement, not sure how many times they played there but it must of been around 1982, they changed the bands name to Spear of Destiny in 83.
Can't remember anything about the support act, but one thing I do remember is seeing someone hanging about that stood out because of their clothing, myself and a friend wasn't sure if this someone was male or female.
This someone became very famous as it was Boy George.

 

[Lord Bracknell]

Manchester City supporting Brighton & Hove Albion at Withdean. Does that count?

 

[Return of the Rev]

I saw Theatre of Hate at Grand Parade Art College, think it was called The Basement, not sure how many times they played there but it must of been around 1982, they changed the bands name to Spear of Destiny in 83.
Can't remember anything about the support act, but one thing I do remember is seeing someone hanging about that stood out because of their clothing, myself and a friend wasn't sure if this someone was male or female.
This someone became very famous as it was Boy George.

Basement it was!

 

[BN9 BHA]

Basement it was!

Wish I had kept tickets and some sort of record of all the gigs I went to, seen a few on this thread that I can't even remember the year and the support acts mentioned.

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

My father went to numerous Brighton gigs back in the day. One which stands out is Pink Floyd supporting Jimi Hendrix at The Dome. I understand there were a lot of package tours in those days and gigging was very much secondary income and/or promotional so this sort of thing was common.

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

David Guetta supported Fatboy on the beach once. He's now a proper a-lister.

 

[Since1982]

U2 at the Greenbelt festival in 1981 stands out.

 

[Lenny Rider]

I was there too, it was when 'Don't you want me' was No.1

As was Beach Hut resplendent with his peroxide highlights.

 

[Return of the Rev]

Wish I had kept tickets and some sort of record of all the gigs I went to, seen a few on this thread that I can't even remember the year and the support acts mentioned.

I should have kept a note of concerts/footie the memory gone to mush!

 

[Return of the Rev]

Carter the Unstoppable Sex Machine 88/89ish tcc2 went to see a friend in support band

 

[Zebedee]

I was there....but stayed

As I did. I'll never forget the first time I heard "Free Bird." Absolutely blew me away. Golden Earring were always going to find it difficult to follow Lynyrd based on their show that night. Awesome.

 

[marlowe]

And exactly NO proof that they were there which is CLASSIC after timing, anyone can BOAST they saw Bruce Springsteen in a phone box but it is worthless unless you PROVE it.

Boasting doesn't come into it when the person you are claiming to have seen was Chris de Burgh, as was the case with me..........Kajagoogoo on the other hand...........

 

[Merdalfthewizard]

Blur supporting REM at Milton Keynes bowl 1995

 

[£1.99]

Sutherland Brothers and Quiver. Yeh impressed eh? Cant remember top billing but think it was Elton John at the Dome early 70's, now your impressed, yes?[/QUOTEQU This was my first gig they supported Free

 

[Mayonaise]

Thin Lizzy and Suzi Quattro supporting Slade.

Alex Harvey Band, again supporting Slade.

Both concerts in Brighton.

Wow! I'll bet that first one was a good night?